The FA Cup second round draw has been made, and non-league clubs have landed some of the most eye-catching ties. Dover Athletic host Leicester City, seventh-tier Wimborne Town welcome Bradford City, and Salisbury face Blackpool. Here is the full draw, the dates and what is on television.
The Key Facts
- Draw: made on Monday 9 November 2026, live on TNT Sports
- Ties: 20
- Playing dates: the weekend of Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 December 2026, with some televised ties on the Friday and Monday either side
- Prize money: £79,500 for winning clubs and £21,200 for losing clubs, according to the FA’s official prize fund
- Third round draw: expected on Monday 7 December, before the televised Guiseley v Notts County tie
The Full Draw
Home club first.
- Chesterfield v Cheltenham Town
- Guiseley v Notts County
- Wigan Athletic v Barnsley
- Exeter City v Stevenage
- Plymouth Parkway v Barnet
- York City v Carlisle United
- Crewe Alexandra v Plymouth Argyle
- AFC Fylde v Luton Town
- Barrow v Kidderminster Harriers
- Colchester United v Mansfield Town
- Rochdale v Newport County
- Dover Athletic v Leicester City
- Port Vale v Leyton Orient
- Grimsby Town v Oldham Athletic
- Shrewsbury Town v Burton Albion
- Salisbury v Blackpool
- Wimborne Town v Bradford City
- Rotherham United v Bristol Rovers
- Reading v Stockport County
- Wycombe Wanderers v MK Dons
The draw was made before Plymouth Parkway’s first-round tie with Berkhamsted on Monday evening had been played. The broadcast schedule lists Plymouth Parkway as the home side against Barnet, so Parkway are through.
The Televised Ties
Eight second-round ties will be shown on TNT Sports and HBO Max, and two of them will also be shown on BBC Two and iPlayer. Kick-off times can change, so check before you travel.
| Date | Tie | Kick-off | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 4 Dec | Wimborne Town v Bradford City | 7.30 pm | TNT Sports |
| Sat 5 Dec | Dover Athletic v Leicester City | 5.15 pm | BBC Two and TNT Sports |
| Sat 5 Dec | Barrow v Kidderminster Harriers | 8.00 pm | TNT Sports |
| Sun 6 Dec | Salisbury v Blackpool | 12.15 pm | BBC Two and TNT Sports |
| Sun 6 Dec | AFC Fylde v Luton Town | 2.30 pm | TNT Sports |
| Sun 6 Dec | Crewe Alexandra v Plymouth Argyle | 3.15 pm | TNT Sports |
| Sun 6 Dec | Plymouth Parkway v Barnet | 5.30 pm | TNT Sports |
| Mon 7 Dec | Guiseley v Notts County | 7.30 pm | TNT Sports |
A highlights programme is scheduled for Sunday 6 December at 5.10pm on BBC Two and iPlayer.
Ties Worth Watching
Wimborne Town v Bradford City. Wimborne, from the seventh tier, beat Crawley Town 2-0 in the first round. Bradford are a League One side.
Dover Athletic v Leicester City. Dover, from the sixth tier, beat Wealdstone 2-0 in the first round and now host a League One club that came through a 4-2 win at Oxford City.
Guiseley v Notts County. Guiseley, also from the seventh tier, beat Sutton United with a stoppage-time penalty and now get the Monday night television slot.
Plymouth Parkway v Barnet. Parkway are one of the lowest-ranked clubs left in the competition.
Salisbury v Blackpool. Salisbury, a club formed in 2015, face League One opposition on BBC Two.
For the other non-league results from the first round, see our recap of the weekend’s shocks.
What Comes Next
Winners go into the third round draw on Monday 7 December. The third round proper is scheduled for Saturday 9 January 2027, which is when Premier League and Championship clubs enter the competition.